A gecko-inspired robot with a flexible spine driven by shape memory alloy springs
The majority of sprawling-posture quadrupedal vertebrates, such as geckos and lizards,
adopt a cyclical lateral swing pattern of their trunk that is coordinated with limb movements to …
adopt a cyclical lateral swing pattern of their trunk that is coordinated with limb movements to …
Tensile mechanical properties and finite element simulation of the wings of the butterfly Tirumala limniace
This study examined the morphological characteristics and mechanical properties of the
wings of Tirumala limniace. The wings of this butterfly, including the forewings and …
wings of Tirumala limniace. The wings of this butterfly, including the forewings and …
[HTML][HTML] Investigating the Mechanical Performance of Bionic Wings Based on the Flapping Kinematics of Beetle Hindwings
The beetle, of the order Coleoptera, possesses outstanding flight capabilities. After
completing flight, they can fold their hindwings under the elytra and swiftly unfold them again …
completing flight, they can fold their hindwings under the elytra and swiftly unfold them again …
[HTML][HTML] The role of vanes in the damping of bird feathers
Bird feathers sustain bending and vibrations during flight. Such unwanted vibrations could
potentially cause noise and flight instabilities. Damping could alter the system response …
potentially cause noise and flight instabilities. Damping could alter the system response …